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What is the primary characteristic of bronchiectasis?
What is the primary characteristic of bronchiectasis?
- Increased mucus production
- Narrowing of the airways
- Widening and floppiness of the airways (correct)
- Decreased lung function
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of bronchiectasis?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of bronchiectasis?
- Pneumonia
- Lung cancer (correct)
- Cystic fibrosis
- Measles
What is the key factor that perpetuates the cycle of bronchiectasis?
What is the key factor that perpetuates the cycle of bronchiectasis?
- Decreased airway hydration
- Decreased mucus production
- Decreased inflammation
- Difficulty clearing secretions (correct)
What is the main goal of ongoing management for bronchiectasis?
What is the main goal of ongoing management for bronchiectasis?
Which of the following is NOT an aspect of ongoing management for bronchiectasis?
Which of the following is NOT an aspect of ongoing management for bronchiectasis?
What is the relationship between bronchiectasis and gender?
What is the relationship between bronchiectasis and gender?
What is the primary characteristic of bronchiectasis?
What is the primary characteristic of bronchiectasis?
Which phase of the disease cycle in bronchiectasis involves weakening of the bronchial walls?
Which phase of the disease cycle in bronchiectasis involves weakening of the bronchial walls?
How do recurrent infections impact the progression of bronchiectasis?
How do recurrent infections impact the progression of bronchiectasis?
Which bacterium is commonly associated with bacterial colonization in bronchiectasis?
Which bacterium is commonly associated with bacterial colonization in bronchiectasis?
What is a consequence of continued inflammation and recurrent infections in bronchiectasis?
What is a consequence of continued inflammation and recurrent infections in bronchiectasis?
Which factor contributes to the progressive decline in lung function in bronchiectasis?
Which factor contributes to the progressive decline in lung function in bronchiectasis?
What is a key characteristic of periodic exacerbations in bronchiectasis?
What is a key characteristic of periodic exacerbations in bronchiectasis?
How can long-term bronchiectasis impact quality of life?
How can long-term bronchiectasis impact quality of life?
(Fill in the blank): Effective management strategies in bronchiectasis focus on preventing exacerbations, controlling inflammation, clearing mucus, managing infections, and preserving lung function to improve ______________ .
(Fill in the blank): Effective management strategies in bronchiectasis focus on preventing exacerbations, controlling inflammation, clearing mucus, managing infections, and preserving lung function to improve ______________ .
